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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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